Top 10 Quartz Watches! $25 - $800!

[@neillewi9576]

I am a quartz only guy. I highly value its carefree and durable quality. However, I also value design and quality materials and often the more interesting watches are mechanical. So, watch makers please offer more high end quartz models.

[@eggsII]

How do you feel about spring drive?

[@neilbotha3527]

Right there with you

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

The bigger watch brands all manufacturer quartz watches. That is the default movement type these days. The majority of sales are quartz. Even some of the enthusiast brands are doing more inexpensive quartz watches. Swc, bolder, marathon, frederique Constant, grand seiko, most watch makers under the swatch group and many more all do quartz pieces.

[@thegorn]

Only quartz? Ew.

[@turk914]

I have a few quartz watches (prefer mechaquartz), but I certainly don't like them as much as my mechanical and winding watches. To me, a quartz watch lacks the necessary quality of being a work of art that the mechanical and winding watches offer. Having watches that run on tiny little bits of momentum and keep going for literally a few days is a miracle of human engineering. Put a battery in there and the magic is gone. Besides, a hand ticking once every second just kind of annoys me now. I love a smooth second hand, especially in some of the Swiss high beat movements. And as for the PRX? No contest. Go automatic.

[@lefroy1]

It's the grab-and-goability which gets a quartz selected from my watch drawer more often than not.

[@David-bb7mt]

Yeah me too. Coincidentally when I open my watch box all of my quartz watches are set with the current time where as my mechanical watch I need to wind and reset the time, day and date. It's annoying to the point that sometimes I don't even bother setting the proper day and date

[@marksaxby607]

Quite the opposite for me - I always like to run my mechanicals, and the quartz tends to get bypassed - Just how busy is your life that you can spend 30 seconds (maybe a couple of minutes if there's a day-date to set, too) setting a watch?

[@David-bb7mt]

@@marksaxby607 I guess I just prefer the superior technology. Maybe I should go back to using a land line too 😆

[@spavliskojr]

When it comes to quartz im a huge fan of citizen. always consistent quality, good looks and awesome eco drive!

[@ccooper8785]

I have a couple of their solar watches. I am extremely happy with them and the accuracy is phenomenal. Unfortunately, compared to Seiko, it is much harder and more expensive to get replacement capacitors for them. It is worth bearing this in mind if, like me, you keep the watches long term.

[@Danilo-qk2gw]

​@@ccooper8785how many years before a solar watch generally needs a new capacitor? I'm looking to get my first solar and always keep watches orever, so this is something very important to me

[@TheGrenadier97]

I'm mostly a mechanical dude but it's always good to see some respect for quartz. It deserves it.

[@quinninstrumets8259]

Do you own and wear a quartz? If so, what is it? Thanks

[@TheGrenadier97]

Yes. I have three Casios, MTP-1095, A168 and F-105; plus a Q&Q "Saltarello"; and a RDNUAE RA03 "Vienam".

[@markusbabicz2821]

My most worn watch is the Citizen BM8560-29EE (Garrison) after I bought it a few month ago. Saphire crystal and the Eco-Drive make it a real GADA watch for me. 200€ that made me happy😊

[@David-bb7mt]

Oh yeah, set it and forget it

[@brianmurphy8154]

Love to quartz getting some love. Out of all my watches, I just love my solar quartz Seiko divers. They are always spot on and worry free. Perfect grab and go and they are great when I snorkel.

[@rontierney559]

Seiko solar tunas are fantastic, love my Black Series tuna.

[@keithkilpatrick6408]

I'm back on the "quartz is good" back end of the bell curve when it comes to watch collecting. Just give me a good looking watch that won't break the bank to service, please

[@orlandodasilva2529]

Same! Sold my two ETA watches and my Seiko 5s, now I have quartz daily watches and beaters, and a few vintage mechanical pieces. Much happier with this set up

[@TimothyW8]

@@orlandodasilva2529same here! Selling majority of my autos, whittling it down to just a few solar quartz divers, and a Seiko Dolce for dressy occasions .

[@vaclav_fejt]

What serviceable quartz watches do you have?

[@zsolttalloczy5222]

Yeah, I agree that servicing is frustratingly overpriced in some authorized shops

[@FBH_847]

I picked up a Scurfa Diver One Titanium last year and it’s been a great piece of the collection. I don’t worry about it getting beat up or setting it, I think a quartz piece is necessary for just about every collection.

[@laurencehogg6010]

Seconded - fantastic watches.

[@brentonmundt9885]

Third to that one…Scurfa is worth more than a nod. Superb and overbuilt quartz wear-and-forget, it’s an absolute must-have.

[@pastfinderfrank]

The Marathon 41mm Steel Navigator (date/no date) with ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive Quartz movement is in many ways the perfect field watch. Rugged SS case, only 11mm thick, drilled lugs, high precision quartz, screwdown crown, a strap monster, bidirectional GMT bezel, sapphire crystal, long battery life with easy access for changes, and tritium for consistent lume. It's on the high side of quartz watches, but I find it is wonderful combination of features. Plus military proven :)

[@samnova450]

Just got the Casio Oceanus watch with white dial, really enjoying it.

[@mikec912]

Me too. Been on the wrist for almost 3 weeks now. Simple and beautiful.

[@Gary-ib8dz]

Which model of Oceanus?

[@mikec912]

@Gary-ib8dz I got the t200s in white.

[@samnova450]

@@Gary-ib8dz OCW-T200S-7AJF - There are others with different dial colors, this model is white. Does Atomic time sync or Bluetooth cellphone sync.

[@samnova450]

@@mikec912 yep what I got.

[@alistairedmondson88]

I’d recommend the Marathon SSNAV quartz pilot watch. Super high accuracy movement and real military lineage. 🔥

[@Gumby56]

Love my Bulova Lunar Pilots, black,white,red and asteroid dials.

[@dhmy2kgto]

Bought a pre-owned Grand Seiko Quartz for around $1500 recently. Loving every moment with it!

[@terencemangan9193]

Oceanus OCW-T200 amazing! So much going on with such a clean dial.

[@JozsefLendvay79]

am thinking on it, but i am not sure about the claps i hope not an older seiko5 quality

[@G-rig6969]

Do it, amazing piece. Kind of wish it was 39-40mm but still wears well. The bracelet and clasp is fine & comfortable.

[@jimmazurek5589]

Casio Duro! Most bang for the buck watch. Add the bracelet from Islander and you really have something!!

[@peterpatch1998]

I did this. Looks great on the islander Jubilee bracelet

[@davect01]

I have three Duros. Amazing great watch

[@fancitickler]

CASIO DUROS FTW!!! Especially with a nice Milanese strap or jubilee 5 or 7 linker.

[@fancitickler]

@@davect01 Which bezel combo did you get? I'm guessing you've got at least the silver/black in your collection. Did you go for the Marlin logo or plain?

[@davect01]

@@fancitickler With Marlin. I have the Blue, Pepsi and Batman

[@proffsionl]

My three favorite quartz watches are my 1987 Seiko Pepsi Quartz pro diver (7C43-7009), Casio Duro (blue, picked up at an estate sale for $12 in new condition) and my Casio GWM5610.

[@NYGOLD]

Yes you left off my favorite quartz watch the CASIO DURO. The best dive watch in the world under $100. MDV106 not the new one.

[@JS-ev4xc]

I am surprised Bulova Jet Star is not in the list given its smooth sweeping second hand and precisionist movement.

[@paperback10]

I actually returned a Jetstar because IMHO it's a shiny ugly hockey puck of a watch.

[@andrewleon7325]

@@paperback10 I get compliments when I wear my grey Jetstar, I only wish the hands contrasted more with the dial.

[@speedracer2please]

I'd love one, it's all the smoothness of that Lunar Pilot but in a reasonable size. And some uniquely 70s design features that haven't otherwise come back yet

[@angrypenguin956]

I've just purchased one (prune red dial) and it's a very nice watch. I don't have a lot of quartz in my collection but this one is deserving.

[@johnyoung8144]

Got 4 of the jetstar watches. 2 on bracelet and 2 on leather straps. The ones on bracelets are more dressy, but the ones on leather are a bit more casual. Also love the Bulova Sea King 300m as it also has that lovely sweeping precisionist movement, but for most people it is quite a large watch.

[@GeordsYouTube]

I love my quartz Hamilton field khaki it spends most time in a drawer these days such is the hobby of watch collecting. Purchased my exit watch 5 years ago so I don’t really “collect” any more but still get my fix from videos such as yours, I thank you for that

[@07truth]

What was the exit watch?

[@Danilo-qk2gw]

Curious too: what was your exit watch? That would be lovely to know, best

[@C.C._TJ_Jason]

A favorite quartz watch is the Marathon steel navigator no date version. It is fantastic

[@Jarikk1195]

The Seiko essentials range (SUR Models) are very under appreciated. The Seiko SUR371 in titanium has been my daily driver ever since I snagged an insane deal on Amazon. Sunburst dials in a bunch of colors, classic Seiko/GS styling, framed date window, 20mm strap monsters, and come in a range of sweet-spot sizes. As someone who seems to be constantly running a bit behind, its nice to have a couple of reliable quartz models in the box that you can reach for in a hurry.

[@johnmexico61]

I love those too

[@crBudgetWatches]

Beautiful models yes

[@paulc9588]

The Seiko SURs should definitely have been included here, a rather glaring omission. A Top 10 quartz watches video with not a single Seiko listed seems strange to put it mildly.

[@rokulus7910]

Ugh your comment about always running a bit behind hits way to close to home. lol. Definitely an advantage for quartz.

[@bdcochran01]

I am an older guy, started before quartz watches/watches resembling Christmas trees/watches that resemble a large Tarantula on the wrist. Have wanted a wrist watch that tells time reliably, doesn't have to be fiddled with every day to work (windups), has to be remembered to be worn or it dies (automatic), doesn't have to required full concentration to put on (certain metal strap watches). When I looked for quartz watches that resembled classic automatic and windup watches, it has turned out that the watch makers don't make them. My girlfriend has a Rollex. She loves it. She paid $700 for a periodic overhaul last year. I can afford to purchase a couple of Rolex watches. However, what I did was buy used, clean, quartz dress watches 30 years old and put new leather bands on them. Not surprisingly, they keep excellent time.

[@sl8a88]

I've had a Certina DS action for around 5 years and it is an incredible watch for the price. I love wearing it

[@kenrankin5814]

Talk about timing! I just ordered the Casio GWM5610 yesterday to replace my DW5600, for under 100 on Amazon you can't beat the price! Great video as always!

[@chriscon8463]

It’s such a great watch! Very tough, accurate, & incredibly light, too.

[@ajh5407]

Great list! If I had to add to the list it’d be Timex with their indiglo.

[@Prometeus-ix3wr]

Shame they're so fking lound in ticking. I have a weekender and it keeps me awake nightime if i don't put it in a drawer. It's like a clock on the wall...but on your wrist. Idk if other watches from Timex had same issue otherwise i'd love to wear an Expedition

[@michaelhorn8962]

​@@Prometeus-ix3wr my T20041 is nearly silent. Love that one. I keep it on a black or olive nylon strap.

[@tancreddehauteville764]

I have a Longines VHP and it's BY FAR the most accurate watch I've ever used. Basically, ZERO variation from the atomic clock over the last five months - amazing. This watch is a bit pricey but worth every damn cent!!

[@richardshaw1968]

Agree love mine.

[@markiangooley]

Only the design of the dial, and of course the price, has kept me from a VHP. I mostly wear a cheaper Certina with an ETA PreciDrive movement (sort of high-accuracy but not up to VHP standards) or a Citizen watch that listens to radio time signals.

[@crod760]

Casio Oceanus s100 melted on my wrist. Wore it all day and night. Perfect watch.

[@AndraJevtovic]

I love my quartz watches. It’s so convinient to pick up a watch from a box after a month to find it working accurately. I am very satisfied with both Longines conquest and Frederique Constant GMT quartz on the one side and my eco drive Citizen, G Shock square and Casio duro on the other, cheaper end

[@marksulloway5669]

My quartz watch favorite is the Seiko Prospex 38.5mm black dial diver on a Forstner Klip bracelet (Bonklip style). Both watch & bracelet are both polished & brushed matching visually. The very lightweight Klip bracelet matches up well with the watch head's smaller size & reduced weight.

[@JamesBond-ke5tp]

My daily is either a Casio G shock DW5600E or an Omega Speedmaster X-33 gen1 depending on what I’m doing. I love the grab and go aspect of them. I wear my mechanicals too when I want to.

[@brotherandrew3393]

I still would recomment the Casio Duro if you search for a timeless design and a reliable quartz watch with character that is less than 100 bucks. But only the old one with the swordfish.

[@vincentferreira1135]

Most overrated watch in the world.

[@bablusonavne384]

Duro is ugly af , worst take on the submariner

[@bablusonavne384]

@@vincentferreira1135 Couldn't agree more

[@aarondavis7318]

So overrated. In my opinion a gshock is such better value or a basic timex.

[@davect01]

I have 3. Great watches, amazing value

[@eazye619]

Bulova Lunar Pilot has a new variant being released, its a red dial with silver subdials and tachymeter bezel

[@carpandrei7493]

Casio Oceanus watches provide amazing value for money, in my book. They're on my grail list. Haven't made my mind exactly which model, but yeah, I would like to have one one day. Also, I think solar is the way to go. Convenient, almost maintenance free. I became very appreciative of the grab and go "feature" that quartz inherently has.

[@WatchWiseUS]

My Pilot was the first "themed" watch I ever bought. I absolutely love mine!

[@bryanschairer4375]

Picked up a Longines VHP last year. Wonderful watch, great fit. Really glad I was able to find it.

[@johnsrabe]

Thanks, Jody. You don’t have to convince me. I just bought a Seiko Quartz JDM 3802 7010 from October 1971 - the first mass produced quartz. Still looks modern and still keeps good time. Cheers.

[@rontierney559]

Love vintage Seiko quartz, especially King Quartz, but one of my favorites is a humble 3803 from 1972.

[@johnsrabe]

@@rontierney559 Yes! But I did just buy a Casio S-100. And digging it so far. The lightness take a little getting used to, oddly enough.

[@miker5502]

I have 3 out of the 10 and many others all make me happy😊! Thanks Jodie for highlighting quartz watches as an alternative for collectors. Cheers Mate…MikeR. Canada 🇨🇦.

[@hoppysport2872]

I have many watches, including an Omega Speedmaster Professional. In 2015 I bought a pre-owned Bulova Lunar Pilot bracelet model off of ebay for $285...basically new in box. It was too big for the previous owner. Lucky for me it's a perfect fit. Now it's almost 10 years old and I've replaced the battery 3 times...and I use the chronograph a lot. This is a fantastic watch.

[@scottlauren3145]

Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and I get a video to watch before work? It's starting off to be a good day

[@RJA]

I would fully recommend the "Orient neo 70s" solar panda chronograph. It's a jdm model that's really affordable and looks way more expensive than it is. Only downside is the bad bracelet, but I put mine on a brown leather strap and it looks so good.

[@calebcourteau]

After trying and failing to finding a mechanical daily I finally turned to quartz and found the wonderful Seiko SUR373. Titanium, 40mm case diameter, and super light and thin. A high quality quartz watch is a thing of beauty.

[@billkipper3264]

I like quartz for its accuracy. I recently purchased an Alpina Startimer Pilot Chronograph. I just checked it today. In the two months or so I've owned it it is less than a second off. That's right up there with my Lunar Pilot and my Seiko SSG017 which is radio controlled. That Yema is gorgeous. Too bad it's only 39mm. With my seven and a half inch wrist I feel that small watches look like toys on me.

[@TheBigWrist]

I have quartz watches from$50 to $1400 USD. Love quartz.

[@gregalonzo747]

When I was on active duty in the Marine Corps I picked up a couple of great pieces in the PX. One was the one Captain Willard and the other was the Pulsar. Having the 007 watch was a great conversation starter, especially with women 😉

[@davidmarsden305]

My preference is quartz although i also have automatics too. I have a number of Duro, which i had moded, new straps, upgraded the lume to C3 and on a couple replaced the minual glass to sapphire. Yes Jodi, your videos on how to do it during lockdown and have no regrets. I was very tempted to buy the Bolivia moon watch, however didn't pull the trigger because off its size. Out off todays offerings, The pro diver is the one that i would buy. Good vid, 👍

[@Islanderpr1]

How and what did you do to upgrade the lume?

[@alfreddervishi7175]

Some new releases from citizen, Eco Drive Titanium look awesome

[@AnthonyCashmanHC]

Thank you. This video was perfectly timed because I was just looking around for an affordable quartz. Great channel.

[@timgenter1264]

Quartz Hate = Not a true watch guy. Love my quartz watches, especially my Bulova Lunar Pilot

[@markburton9614]

I have a Bulova Jet Star Precionist and the accuracy is impressive. Mine is accurate at 2 seconds per year! Per year!! Not enough love for the Precionist movement especially when paired with its smooth sweeping hand.

[@quixomega]

That's a great watch, no mechanical can match the accuracy.

[@richardmorris7063]

Having mechanical watches is like owning classic hot rods, they require a bit of fuss. Its like keeping history alive having Swiss Movements.

[@ccr6042]

Thx for the Top 10. Yema is often described as a microbrand, which it isn't. They have been existing since 1948, and indeed disappeared almost as many brands after the quartz crisis. Since they have been resold by Seiko (which never made something significant with the brand), they've turned to a higher grade watch factory, producing and assembling locally, and more recently bringing their own calibers (designed from the scratch) . They have a large range too. I have the MArine NAtionale Navygraf (automatic version), and it is as good as any Swiss medium range.

[@xniorvox]

I have a square G, I have a Lunar Pilot and I have several Eco-Drive Citizens, the favourite one of which is a Nighthawk. All of them are simply excellent watches, which I am happy to recommend, too.

[@edwardalbonetti1423]

I learned from you Jody, to keep a few quartz watches in the mix for convenience. I’ve owned the Lunar Pilot for a couple of years now. It’s on the bracelet and I love it. Thanks for another great video.

[@Don-yf6yo]

I'm really glad you made this video! Quartz watches doesn't get the attention they deserve especially among enthusiasts. Ok, so some of these on the list were quite predictable. G-shock and Eco-Drive actually represent a few thousand watches 😂 You make a great point of getting the quartz version of watches if the manufacturer offers it. I have a Tissot PRX and Gentleman both in quartz. I decided that the extra details and features on the auto version were not worth the extra money. For a solid brand such as Tissot, it is perfectly safe getting the quartz version because they simply don't put out a bad watch. The dials on both those quartz Tissots are stunning. It would be great if you keep putting out more quartz appreciation videos.

[@btab5332]

Hi Jody, I have a 6 1/2" wrist and own a Bulova Lunar Pilot and love it. I wear it all the time with no issues. I guess its a matter of taste and the philosophy of wearing what you like😂

[@careykimmelstiel183]

I'm mostly a mechanical guy but LOVE my Citizen Promaster Ecodrive that I nought on Jody's recommendation a couple of years back. I use it frequently for vacations to warm climates. It's so nice to grab it and put in on after 4 months and only have to adjust the date. And it, like me is a looker!

[@Blue_3rd]

I have automatics and quartz watches, I genuinely enjoy all of them. It always makes me smile when I use my G Shock multi band solar to set or adjust the time on my Chr Ward chronometer, various Tissots, Omega etc, but that’s just the way it is. It’s hard to beat a decent grab and go quartz!✌️

[@ichibansantos10]

I love my eco drive, great for on the go without having to wind

[@BosunM8James]

I've dismissed Citizen for years but recently I've started looking at the brand and they do offer a great bargain for their Eco Drive technology. As far as quartz watches go, this kind of falls in the realm of a Casio square, but I love my Royale with the steel and sapphire skxmod case. Excellent video Jody bringing much deserved love to the neglected quartz watch.

[@danzigrulze5211]

CWC quartz diver in any model and the new Marathon steel navigator is a really nice beater as well.

[@stereoslime]

Wearing my white Casio Oceanus t200 right now! Awesome watch.

[@BradyPuryear]

Great list!! I bought The Citizen Chronomaster JDM in blue and I’m absolutely in love with it. I also own Breitling, Nomos, etc… mechanical watches but the Chronomaster is a MUST for every collection in my opinion. I actually sold a Grand Seiko Night Birch and bought the Citizen… I like it much more.

[@shj2000]

Mechanical watch movements are to quartz movements as Carburetors are to EFI. Jody, I really enjoyed this one! Thanks to you I have some new targets for my wallet. BTW, Marathon produces some really fantastic quartz watches.

[@Rhoslan463]

Great to see Certina get a mention. I love my DS Action Precidrive Chrono

[@tuckerfuhrman6319]

I have the Yema Navygraf quartz and I wear it daily. I absolutely love it! It’s the perfect size and wears incredibly well since it’s relatively light. Also the high beat movement makes it look like an auto! 10/10 would absolutely reccomend

[@leonardohunter1636]

Beautiful watches, my favorite is Bulova lunar Pilot... classic version. Great work and great video. Greetings from Chile, the other side of the sea!

[@tonyvera-cruz6422]

Thanks for the informative review, Jodie! I was hoping to meet you last Sunday at the T&T pop-up, but didn't make it. I almost got the reduced Bulova, but it was still too large. So instead, I got a Precista Mission Timer PRS-56. Dimensions 45mm lug-lug and 40mm case with a destro layout, ETA Super Quartz, 100m WR, Faraday cage, and unidirectional count down bezel. 😊

[@angrypenguin956]

I have a fleet of mecanical watches but quartz still find its place in my collection. My most recent purchase is a Bulova Jetstar with the prune red dial. It's a fantastic watch.

[@clintonleonard5187]

My love for watches did start with mechanical, but as my obsession with the mechanics died down, the superiority of quartz became undeniable. These days I am mostly a quartz guy.

[@jackp4780]

Quartz definitely has its place in my collection even though I prefer automatic or manual wind watches. My dress watch is an old Omega Seamaster from the early 80s and is quartz. I don’t wear it often so quartz is perfect and the battery ensures it’s extremely thin so it perfectly fins under my cuff.

[@garethhanna9173]

I have a Bulova Jetstar Limited Edition for chest wig and waterbed swank, and a Casio Oceanus S100 that is astonishingly well finished for what it cost. Evryone should have a couple of good grab and go quartz watches in their collection.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Chest wig 🤣

[@fergiet18]

Love my quartz watches and my favourite is my Omega AT with the grey dial. Bought it used and it still looks new. I also have a Grand Seiko quartz that is great but as with many GS watches there is no lume. I have the Citizen diver from your list and the PRX. My Bulova Lunar Pilot that I purchased used was just a little big so was moved on last year. So many watch snobs dismiss quartz watches out of hand which is sad. Every collection needs both quartz and mechanical examples. Great wee video.

[@BBHorology]

Yay🎉🎉🎉 Your wearing my favorite watch of all time!!!! THE HAMILTON PSR, aka The Live & Let Die James Bond watch!!! This is the best channel ever. They should put this guy in the movies 🎥 😊

[@pompeylad1977]

I absolutely love quartz, the only watches I now own after selling all my automatics.

[@paperback10]

I seem to remember somebody hating on the smaller Bulova recently!!? You included it in your Worst Watch list in 2023 if I recall correctly!

[@eurovnik]

The Tissot Seastar 36mm also has a High Accuracy Quartz "Precidrive" movement. $300 grey market. 300m water resistance. Excellent lume and quick release bracelet.

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

My Citizen Eco-Drive 365 (BN1014-55E) is my favorite quartz watch. Looks good and is reliable as. Totally bullet proof.

[@m39fan]

FINALLY! I finally am ahead of Jody! I bought the Yema a month and a half ago and now he's recommending it. Yes, it is a winner and you should buy one!

[@fuloplehel]

I love quartz watches, g-shocks and Citizen promaster eco‐drive ones. Great accuracy and no maintenence for more than a decade. I also have automatic ones but I wear them occasionally.

[@67nearmint]

Good call on the Eco-drive. I've got a Citizen Avion that is in my top 3 in wrist time. Good looking flieger-style watch that is among the most legible in my collection. I'd also say that Bulova Precicionistwatvhes deserve at least an honorable mention here. Bulova, in general, is a sleeper brand that deserves more recognition.

[@neilmccormick2064]

Love my Griffys ,got 2 myself and bought my son one as well.

[@pogamassing9586]

I have a Citizen “The Citizen Chronomaster” and it is flat-out my go to travel watch. I’ve got Cartier, Grand Seiko, Rolex, Omega, etc., etc. etc. But that Citizen keeps perfect time, eco-drive so I never have to think about winding it or battery, and it’s totally under the radar. It is featherlight titanium on the wrist. I don’t even even know it’s there. Love that watch.

[@DaksheshCorado]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on mamacoo 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@smithgregorya]

A big tick to accuracy and currently loving the Mecaquartz movements in Chronograph watches from A$100 to A$900. The smooth chrono hand sweep and the tactile button operation are great.

[@terencemangan9193]

Owned it for a month. Super impressed. No regrets. Will be part of my permanent collection as an example of what a quartz watch can be. I don't have GS money 💰

[@EdwardChen0]

I wish there were more perpetual calendars available. I wanted a basic quartz diver and ended up getting an older Seiko SBCM023. For a grab and go watch, knowing the date is also right is great.

[@Dane_Reinsch]

How fitting for this to come out right now! I'm in the process of picking out a Casio Oceanus T200 for my Dad as a birthday present, and am surprised and happy to see it on this list.

[@theoverlord1925]

The Certina DS Action Precidrive have really good specs and well built for the money . I bought a couple ( one to gift) of the Sunray blue now discontinued model 41 mm for like £240 ! Retail was £550. The Citizen Eco Drive diver is also excellent for the money with many choices of colours . Lastly I would add the Tissot Gentleman Titanium quartz. At 90 grams, titanium case and bracelet, sapphire Crystal and Swiss quartz movement those can be bought for under USD 400!

[@zyembla]

That Longiness in blue is stunning

[@violinmke]

I have a vintage King Quartz and a Lord Quartz from the 70s. Also a Seiko QR. Seikos vintage movements were great. Berny has a mecha quartz that looks like a Seiko only has a sapphire crystal Also a Citizen eco drive Chrono.

[@BManningtree]

Good list. I only own 1 Orient Bambino automatic, the rest of my collection is quartz. It includes 2 square G-Shocks, a Citizen Promaster Diver, which I put on a beads of rice bracelet, and a Casio Oceanus S-100 (most worn watch in the last 5 years).

[@Deadhansome]

I have a load of Casio and I love em all. I also own a Lunar pilot which is a phenomenal watch and an Armitron Gold Griffy which is a lovely slice of nostalgia. Toyed with getting a PSR but I've told the missus I'm buying no more watches. Just one more watch indeed! 😂

[@grahammitchell9415]

Thank you Jody, just taken delivery of a 5610. Its fabulous and will be my daily driver.

[@quixomega]

I have 2 Quartz watches, one is the one my parents bought me when I turned 18 the other is a Boldr Venture Chronograph with Seiko mecha-quartz movement, which is both the watch I wear hiking and the watch I check the other ones against. It's nice to just be able to grab it and go. I'm thinking of getting a solar sports watch as well.

[@suheilkaspar8885]

Jody the best Quartz ever is my Casio EF305. I don't know why you never bothered to check it. .. Thanks for all the videos !

[@noelc279]

Good list, Jody, though I would have suggested that a Pagani Design model with a Seiko VK63 mecha quartz chronograph movement should be in your list. These generally have great specs (stainless, sapphire), decent bracelets or straps, and the mecha quartz ticks 5 times a second and resets with a snap. Really decent and beautiful watches, often for as low as $60 US on an aliexpress sale.

[@chuckmontgomery7571]

My daily wear "beater" is a Citizen Promaster Land. Solar, radio, perpetual calendar, coated titanium? Always right any time. Then i get home from work and put on a mechanical that i usually need to wind and set.

[@timhorack5468]

About 6 or 7 years ago I bought a VERY well used Tissot PRS 330 Chrono Quartz from old guy in a coffee shop. This thing was used hard man, but I swear it doesn't lose more than 3 seconds between battery changes. It is the timepiece I use to set all other watches or clocks in my life. Beat up as hell but I love it to death...it sooths my time OCD 😂.

[@hags2k]

Wearing my citizen promaster diver now. The blue version of the one you showed. It’s just so much better than it has any right to be. Amazing lume, looks great, wears nicely even on my tiny wrist. ❤

[@TheRealBrook1968]

I happily buy Citizen Eco-Drives for daily wears and Bulova 262 for dress.

[@rontierney559]

Tissot PR100 quartz, chronometer version (sadly discontinued). Mine gains about 5 seconds a year! And the brushing of the case is superb.

[@ccooper8785]

Quartz all the way for me for all the reasons you mentioned (plus accuracy; did you mention accuracy?). I now only have 3 autos and they are only used occasionally. I suspect the autos may be leaving next time they need maintenance. This will leave me with 1 mechanical watch which will never leave my collection. a 1955 Titoni that was my Fathers and is still completely reliable and very accurate (the little talked about advantage of mechanical compared to automatic).